Crime Rate in Botcherby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Botcherby

The total recorded crimes in Botcherby, Carlisle, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Botcherby crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Botcherby, encompassing approximately 11,039 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Botcherby Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • River Street with total crimes: 8
  • Whimbrel Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Applewood Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Botcherby?

To understand the safety of Botcherby, we need to analyze Botcherby crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Botcherby reported a higher crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 749 crimes compared to 701. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Botcherby witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

    • In 2023, Botcherby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carlisle average, with 581 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Botcherby witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carlisle, Botcherby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Botcherby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Botcherby has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 5.44 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Botcherby crimes were 749. The crime rate of Botcherby in 2024 was 67.85 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Botcherby were around 581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.63 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Botcherby)CrimesRank (Botcherby)CrimesRank (Botcherby)
Castle185 12,583 12,053 1
Currock81 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme67 3762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Morton36 11697 8682 4
Upperby40 9756 5657 5
Belle Vue42 7701 7656 6
Longtown51 6516 10412 10
Wetheral42 8597 9379 11
Brampton38 10484 11459 9
Belah27 12412 13326 12
Harraby South26 13437 12278 14
Yewdale23 15350 15326 13
Stanwix Urban24 14389 14231 16
Dalston and Burgh18 16325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 17121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington6 1879 1874 18

Botcherby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202529
April 20251
February 202526
January 202529
December 202427
November 202435
October 202441
September 202432
August 202427

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
September 20248

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20253
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Botcherby in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Botcherby postcode area is presented below.

1. River Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Whimbrel Drive (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Applewood Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Merith Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Millers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Borland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jackson Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Waller Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Warwick Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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